Trump attack witness says ’I thought it was a prank’ as Republican National Convention enters Day 3

FOR one awful moment American civil and political society hung in the balance, as the shot rang out in ­Butler, Pennsylvania. The crowd saw their hero, Donald Trump, hit by a bullet. One inch to the right and Trump might not be with us any more. And who knows what that would have meant for a febrile, deeply polarised country? Continue reading: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: